Henna Gallery: Two Tone Henna |

One of my favorite two-toned henna stains. Creating multiple shades in the design requires several extra steps and some advanced planning but is well worth the effort.
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This check pattern has been used for thousands of years in henna and other forms of body decoration. I have seen similiar patterns painted in red on the feet of Egyptian mummies.
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Two toned henna stains are a contemporary interpretation of traditional henna patterns. The added depth creates an elegant pattern and brings it to life.
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Nydia, a wonderful Pakistani-American teen chose a design adapted from a Seljuk illuminated manuscript dating from the 18th century |

Pattern inspired by the Turkish ceramic tiles of Mahou Bey from the 16th century
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This swirling, budding flower was adapted from Arabic wall tiles, photo taken 4 days after the paste was removed. |
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Inspired by Arabic border tiles from the16th century, photo taken 5 days after the paste was removed |